After suffering two consecutive defeats, Lija Athletic returned to winning ways as they beat Gudja United 2-0 in one of the two matches from the BOV First Division at the Victor Tedesco Stadium on Friday.

St. Andrews moved on top the BOV First Division thanks to a dramtic 3-2 win over Lija Athletic in one of the four matches in programme on Sunday. A win which puts the Saints one point ahead of rivals Melita.

Andre Grabowski put Lija ahead on 23 minutes but Michael Grima levelled matters before half-time. Ige Abdullahi Adeshina made it 2-1 for Lija on 53 minutes. Joseph Farrugia restored equilibrium on 61 minutes and five minutes from time, Trayo Grozev notched the winner.

Zebbug Rangers claimed another three points thanks to a 3-1 win over Gudja United.

Zebbug Rangers registered their first win in the BOV First Division as they beat Lija Athletic 3-2 in one of the four matches in programme on Sunday.

Predrag Babic put Lija ahead on 30 minutes but five minutes in the second half, Lee Galea levelled matters. John Nwoba made it 2-1 for Zebbug on the 67th but Ige Abdullahi Adeshina restored equilibrium. However Mauricio Britto notched the winner for the Rangers nine minutes from time.

Melita registered their third win as they beat Hamrun Spartans 2-0 thanks to goals by Kurt Coleiro on 33 minutes and Julian Galea on 58 minutes.